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Lavinia Fontana

1552-1614     Italien

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Lavinia Fontana (1552-1614) was an Italian Renaissance painter known for her remarkable talent and pioneering role as a female artist in a male-dominated era. Born in Bologna, Italy, she achieved widespread recognition for her portraits and religious paintings. Fontana was among the first women to establish a successful career as a professional artist in the 16th century. Her works are characterized by their intricate detail, rich colors, and the portrayal of female subjects in both religious and secular contexts. Fontana's legacy endures as a trailblazer for women in art, and her contributions to Italian Renaissance painting remain celebrated to this day.

© Lavinia Fontana
  • Mythological 1 Portrait 1 Self-Portrait 1 Royalty 1
  • Mannerism 3 School of Bologna 1 Late Renaissance 1
The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon by Lavinia Fontana Minerva dressing by Lavinia Fontana Self-portrait by Lavinia Fontana

© Lavinia Fontana

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